Old World Santa Figurine with Staff

This Old World Santa Figurine stands about 12 inches tall and about 7 inches wide at the base. Santas metal body is cone-shaped from the belt down which is painted blue with 3 gold stars showing. Santa is wearing a full length red metal robe that opens a little below the belt to show the blue body. Santa Claus has his favorite walking staff in his right hand and a small metal Christmas Tree in his left hand. Santas head is made of resin, where he has a full white beard and a very kindly looking face. On the tip of his red stocking cap is a gold Christmas Jingle Bell. Select this link to view our Christmas Figurines.

History of Santa Claus.
Santa Claus truly represents a veritable melting pot of cultures, beliefs and traditions. As immigrants arrived in the New World centuries ago, along with their hopes and dreams for a better future, they brought with them their beliefs and customs surrounding the holidays. The Germans brought their Belznickel and Christkindl, the Scandinavians their gift giving elves and the Dutch introduced their Sinterklaas, all representing the celebration of St. Nicholas. The legend of Santa Claus is derived in part from the benevolent European figure St. Nicholas and in part from American writers who wrote children�s poems in the nineteenth century. Clement Moore who wrote �A Visit From St. Nicholas� in 1822 and Thomas Nast, the famed political cartoonist who depicted Santa Claus in the 1860�s as an elfin figure, contributed greatly to this fantasy. Their descriptions of the jolly man clad in red and white created the folk hero children around the world dream about on Christmas Eve. This American patron saint of children certainly brings joy and delight to all during the holidays. Select this link to view our Santa Ornaments.

The American legend of Santa Claus embodies childhood innocence and magical delight, as Santa Claus is the bearer of gifts and treats for children everywhere. With his home at the wintry North Pole, he and his merry elves created the toys that put the magic into the holidays. He was a kind and gentle figure and starry eyed children awaited his annual visit with spirited anticipation. On Christmas Eve, the eve of the birth of the Christ child, Santa Claus magically flew around the world in his sleigh, filled with toys and gifts and drawn by eight reindeer. Parents had their children hang their stockings by the fire, in hopes that Santa Claus would come. He stopped at each child�s home and slid down the chimney to leave special packages and surprises in their stockings. Wide eyed good girls and boys would discover wonderful gifts in their stockings, but bad boys and girls would only find a lump of coal. Select this link to view our Collectible Santa Figurines.

History of Silver Bells.
Silver Bells is a song from the 1951 movie Lemon Drop Kid, sung by Bob Hope and Marilyn Maxwell. It was written by Jay Livingston and Ray Evans, who also wrote sits such as �Mona Lisa,� �Buttons and Bows,� and �Que Sera Sera,� all of which won Academy Awards. �Silver Bells� was later a hit record for Bing Crosby and was rated number eight in the American Society of composers, authors and Publishers� survey of the 20th century�s best �Holiday� songs. Select this link to view our Unique Christmas Gifts.

Christmas Story.
Starting on December 6th and lasting until January 6th, Christmastime is celebrated continually throughout Germany. It is a time for joy and thanks. Spirits run high as everyone comes together. Whether for dancing or just for entertainment, music is always played as part of the festivities. One of the most distinctive instruments heard in the nostalgic air is the horn. They are still heard today throughout the streets of German villages bringing laughter and cheer to all. Horns are used in churches across the world as a special addition to the liturgical season. Select this link to view our Collectible Santa Claus Gifts.